Man got stabbed by Jitney Driver
Investigators of the Royal Turks and Caicos Police are investigating the report of a stabbing that occurred on Tuesday 26 July 2016.
The complainant reported that around 6:13PM on that date, he caught a jitney from Gracebay to Down-Town, Providenciales. He offered to pay the driver $2 (two dollars) for his service but the driver refused it and requested to be paid $3 (three dollars) instead. After the complainant explained to the driver that is all he has an argument ensued which resulted in a fight. During the fight, the driver stabbed the complainant in the throat and fled the scene.
As a result, police officers visited the scene where the victim was met and taken to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries and later discharged.
Investigations are ongoing into this matter.
US election: Trump 'encouraged foreign hack of Clinton emails'
The Wikileaks group last week released emails from the Democratic National Committee. Russia is accused of carrying out the hack. Some 30,000 of the stolen emails are yet to be released. On Wednesday, Mr Trump urged Russia to find them. "Russia, if you're listening, I hope you're able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing," he said. "I think you'll be rewarded mightily by our press." The emails would contain some "beauties", he said. "This has to be the first time that a major presidential candidate has actively encouraged a foreign power to conduct espionage against his political opponent," Jake Sullivan, Mrs Clinton's senior policy advisor, said. "This has gone from being a matter of curiosity, and a matter of politics, to being a national security issue." Mrs Clinton's campaign manager, Robby Mook, said Russia carried out the hack to weaken the Democrats and help Mr Trump. The FBI is continuing its investigation into the leak, which included emails that showed DNC officials, who are supposed to remain neutral, favoured Mrs Clinton, and derided her Democratic rival Bernie Sanders. In a statement released within an hour of Mr Trump's comments, his vice-presidential candidate Mike Pence said there would be "serious consequences" if the FBI could prove Russia was attempting to interfere with the election.
Double winner J M Coetzee on Man Booker longlist
The Australian author, who was born in South Africa, previously won in 1983 and 1999 and could become the first author to win the prize three times.
He faces competition from 12 authors, including 2012 nominee Deborah Levy and A L Kennedy, who was a judge in 2012.
Chair of judges Amanda Foreman said the listed books challenged "expectations of what a novel is and can be".
The Man Booker shortlist will be announced on 13 September, with the winner being declared at a ceremony at London's Guildhall on 25 October.
Alongside Coetzee, who previously won with Life & Times of Michael K and Disgrace, the longlist includes six UK-based authors, five from the US and one from Canada.
TCI Government Takes Action To Review The Service Charge Payment Practices In The Hospitality Industry
The TCIG has commissioned a Service Charge Review Committee comprising members from both the private and public sectors to examine and collate information received from owner, worker and employer groups operating within the hospitality industry on the management and distribution practices regarding service charges.
The call for information will initially focus on the hospitality sector, a very important part of the economy, as the existing Service Charge Ordinance prescribes operational parameters solely for that sector.
Currently there is a legal requirement for any entity that levies a service charge to hold a register of such payments collected during the month and to distribute the amounts collected in equal shares or using a formula approved by the Minister for Finance to all employees. Most importantly, the legislation obtains that not less than 60% of the total service charges paid by customers or guests is payable to the employees of the collecting establishment.
During the months of July and August 2016 a survey will be publicly distributed to obtain anonymous feedback on industry practices. The Service Charge Review Committee also intends to conduct interviews of a representative sample of stakeholders in the industry to gather a wide range of open-ended, qualitative data. Information gathered will be held in the strictest confidence. It will be analysed, providing the Government with empirical findings on industry norms, and any necessary intervention that may be required to improve the management and transparency of these payments.
"Service Charge" is defined in the Service Charges (Hotels and Restaurants) Ordinance as "any amount of money charged over and above the price of accommodation in a hotel, or the selling price of a meal or intoxicating liquor or beverage purchased by a customer, for service to a guest or customer in a hotel or restaurant, but does not include any tax required to be paid under any Ordinance."
While the Ordinance does not specify a rate, most establishments levy the Service Charge at 10%.
The Government is appealing to the public to participate in this fact finding exercise; moreover, to practitioners within the hospitality sector to whom the service charge directly relates.
Consultations close on August 31, 2016.
US election: Obama tells Democrats to be scared of Trump
Democrats should be "running scared" at the challenge posed by Donald Trump, President Obama has said. After launching his candidacy as an outsider last year, Mr Trump went on to overcome all rivals to clinch the Republican presidential nomination. Some polls have since indicated he is leading Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton in the presidential race. Asked by NBC News if Mr Trump could win, Mr Obama said: "I've seen all kinds of crazy stuff happen." "I think anybody who goes into campaigns not running scared can end up losing," he added.
India arrive for four-Test series against Windies
BASSETERRE, St Kitts — India touched down in St Kitts Wednesday evening to begin preparations for their four-Test series against West Indies starting later this month.
The 16-man squad was led by stroke-maker Virat Kohli and included newly appointed head coach, Anil Kumble, the legendary former Test spinner.
Kumble was appointed by the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) last week despite having never coached an international team.
India will have little time to settle in before they take on the WICB President’s XI in a two-day game at Warner Park here starting Saturday.
The fixture will be followed by another three-day game at the same venue, also against the President’s XI from July 14-16.
India and West Indies will then lock horns in the opening Test at the Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium from July 21-15.
Tests will also be played at Sabina Park in Kingston from July 30 to August 3, at the Darren Sammy National Stadium from August 9-13, with the final Test carded for Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain from August 18-22.
West Indies have not beaten India in a Test match in 14 years, losing the last five series home and away.
Their last triumph came in 2002 when Carl Hooper’s side beat the tourists 2-1 in a five-Test Home Series.
SQUAD – Virat Kohli (captain), Ajinkya Rahane, Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, K L Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Rohit Sharma, Wriddhimaan Saha, R Ashwin, Amit Mishra, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shardul Thakur, Stuart Binny.
Source: (CMC)
The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing & Planning Host FIDIC Training
The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing & Planning through the Human Resource Directorate & the Deputy Governor’s Office hosted an International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Contracts Workshop for TCIG Staff, Statutory Bodies, as well as Contractors and Consultants.
The Training was held from July 14 – 21, 2016 at the LIFE Center in Grand Turk and facilitated by the Joint Consultative Council (JCC - a full member of FIDIC) from Trinidad and Tobago in collaboration with FIDIC and ECV an accredited by FIDIC Tutors, Winston Riley Fapett, Civil Engineer (with almost 50 years experience in T&T in the fields of hydraulic structures, highways and roads) and John Dowse, a Chartered Civil Engineer. The JCC is currently the only organization authorized by FIDIC to facilitate and present FIDIC Contract training in the Caribbean Region.
Participants of the Workshop were attendees from MIHP, Department of Planning, Department of Public Works, Department of Energy & Utilities, Estates Management, A. G. Chambers, Airports Authority, Internal Audit, SPPD, Procurement and Contracts, Olympic Construction and BCQS.
The interactive course covered the FIDIC Short Form of Contract (green book), the Conditions of Contract for Construction (red book) and Conditions of Contract for Design-Build (yellow book). The training included: risk analysis, selection of the appropriate contacts, responsibilities of the employer, engineer and contractor. Commencement of procedure, extension of time, suspension, taking over certificate, defects period & performance certificate, variations, evaluation, measurement, termination of employer and or contractor, risks and responsibilities, insurance, force majeure, contractor claims, workmanship contractor claims, disputes, amicable settlement, were also discussed in depth.
Trainees delved into an in-depth view of contract and administrative management of these FIDIC contracts and the management of claims, in particular, FIDIC risk allocation, project risk management, causes of claims, employer’s claims, contractor’s claims, engineer’s claims, engineer’s determination, employer’s entitlement, justification of time claims, prolongation and disruption of claims and the establishment of the dispute adjudication board (DAB) etc. and much more.
The Workshop Graduates learned much and were commended by the facilitators as being their most interactive group to date and were encouraged to put what they have learned into practice to improve, execute and promote TCIG’s sustainable development of The Turks and Caicos.
The TCIG determined that this training was necessary, not only to advance its’ development plans for the future but to ensure that our local professionals are enriched with international training, which inevitably translates into projects done to international standards.
WOMEN'S FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2016
Sunday, July 3, 2016 saw the finale of the Women's Cup Games. Battling for the top place were AFC Hurricanes and AFC Warriors. These two teams played fierce and competitive matches throughout the season as they were both hungry to capture top places in both the Women's League and Women's Cup Games. The teams seemed evenly matched throughout the first half of the game as numerous attempts were made on goal and defensive lines held fast. However, sixteen year old Emily Bayles of AFC Hurricanes who is known for her strong and accurate kicks was able to score the sole goal of the game. This was the determining factor for the winners of the Women's Cup Games with final results for the match - AFC Hurricanes 1 - 0 AFC Warriors.
The Women's Football League commenced May 15th, 2016 with AFC Warriors as the front runners, until receiving their first defeat to AFC Hurricanes. AFC Hurricanes became a forced to be reckoned with as they were able to create magnificent goals, resulting in their victories. AFC Strikers also participated in the Women's League and Cup Games. Although not able to take a lead in the games AFC Strikers were able to gain a win during the Cup semi final games in a penalty shoot-out against AFC Warriors which resulted in a 2-0 win for AFC Strikers.
All three teams are to be commended for their efforts as each team had a diverse base of players with respect to age and playing abilities. AFC Hurricanes has truly dominated the 2016 season as they hold first place in both the Women's League and Women's Cup Games. Followed in second place by AFC Warriors and AFC Strikers in third place.
The TCIFA continues to encourage girls and women of all ages to participate in training sessions and games, as it continues its endeavours to increase the number of female participation in the great sport of football.
Italy migrants: Nigerian killed in Fermo race attack
A man has been arrested by Italian police investigating the killing of a Nigerian immigrant which the government has condemned as a racist attack.
Police say a row broke out at Fermo on Italy's west coast when racist abuse was hurled at the partner of Emmanuel Chidi Namdi, 36.
The violence escalated when a traffic pole was pulled from the ground. The victim later died in hospital.
A local man described as a well-known "ultra" football fan is being held. Amedeo Mancini, 35, was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of racially aggravated manslaughter. His lawyer said he "did not mean to kill" and that he had punched the Nigerian in self defence.
Emmanuel Chidi fled Nigeria with his partner Chinyery, 24, after their families came under attack from jihadist group Boko Haram. Their families were killed in an attack on a Nigerian church in 2015, Italian media reported.
UK to get 2nd female PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AP) — Conservative lawmakers chose Home Secretary Theresa May and Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom today Thursday to fight a runoff contest for leadership of Britain's governing party. The winner will become the country's second female prime minister.
May received 199 votes in a ballot of Conservative members of Parliament, while Leadsom received 84. Justice Secretary Michael Gove got 46 votes and was eliminated from the race.
Some 150,000 Conservative Party members will now vote by postal ballot, with the result announced Sept. 9.
The winner will replace Prime Minister David Cameron, who announced his resignation after Britain voted last month to leave the European Union.
Britain's first female prime minister was Margaret Thatcher, a Conservative who governed from 1979 to 1990.
The new leader will be responsible for leading Britain's exit negotiations with the 28-nation EU as well as helping to steady the country's government and economy, which has been deeply shaken by markets' reaction to the EU vote.
The result of the ballot is a slap in the face for Gove, whose ambition to lead the country lasted only a week. He campaigned for an EU exit alongside popular former London Mayor Boris Johnson, who had been expected to seek the party leadership, with Gove as his campaign manager.
But Gove shocked the party by announcing last week that he had decided Johnson was not up to the job and declaring himself a candidate instead. The betrayal probably hurt his leadership chances, fueling a view among Tories that he is disloyal.
Leadsom, 53, who also backed the "leave" campaign in the referendum, says the prime minister should be someone who truly believes in a British exit, or Brexit.
May, 59, supported the losing "remain" side in the EU vote but says she is the best person to unite a party that — like the country — is divided over the referendum result.
She said she was delighted to have won support from "leavers and remainers, MPs from the length and breadth of the country."
"This vote shows that the Conservative Party can come together — and under my leadership it will," she said.